Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeSports Minister Nigel Huddleston has confirmed he has met with the Premier League to discuss the issue of governance following a series of questions from Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah about Newcastle United's takeover saga. What recent discussions he has had with the Premier League on the need for (a) transparency and (b) accountability in decision-making that impacts football fans. However, it was the Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, who ultimately responded to the Newcastle Central MP on Thursday. "It has always been for the Premier League alone to make assessments of potential acquisitions of football clubs in its league under its owners’ and directors’ test. The Newcastle Central MP previously urged Mr Dowden to 'intervene where you can' to ensure Newcastle's arbitration hearing against the Premier League was held in public this month.

Source: Express July 15, 2021 14:03 UTC